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New Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement Announced
Pamela Christian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role at Biola
September 15, 2015
Pamela Christian has been appointed Biola University’s Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement. She will oversee Multi-ethnic...
Academics
Crowell School of Business Launches Startup Competition
Students and alumni invited to enter Biola’s first annual competition for capital to launch a new business
September 14, 2015
The first annual Biola Startup Competition, hosted by Biola University’s Crowell School of Business, will launch this month giving students and...
Athletics
Biola Named NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution
Claims character award for eighth year in a row.
September 10, 2015
NAIA RELEASE Biola is named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Champions of Character Five-Star Institution for the eighth...

Your Spiritual Dryness Might Be a Gift
May 08, 2026 — The Gospel Coalition
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
What Is Godly Resistance?
April 16, 2026 — Christianity Today
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage
April 13, 2026 — Focus on the Family
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.